February 28 – Daily Notes – Amanda

There are a lot of times when closing your mouth is beneficial…particularly while sleeping on a plane. Proverbs makes it clear over and over again that we are supposed to limit our words, think before we speak, and listen without trying to insert our opinions as quickly as possible. Who knew this was more than just a life skill? It’s an act of wisdom.

Leviticus 22:17-23:44:

19-25 – If people offered animals with blemishes it was to keep the best ones in their herds and flocks. This meant they were not offering their best to God.

32 – “Afflict yourselves,” means for them to fast.

Many of the offerings happened at the appointed times of the festivals.

Mark 9:30-10:12:

38-41 – Jesus makes similar comments multiple times regarding people who didn’t officially follow him. As long as they were serving others and not preaching a false message, Jesus felt like they were on the same team.

42-48 – Whatever it is that causes us to stumble, we should remove.

Psalm 44:1-8:

6-8 – We tend to try to trust in our own abilities and accomplishments, but it is God who should receive the glory for saving and empowering us.